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Rise
Reaching Individual Success and Empowerment
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Registration is OPEN for the 2022-2023 RISE program
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THE RISE PROGRAM

The RISE Program (Reaching Individual Success and Empowerment) supports first-generation students through sense of belonging, career readiness, and health and wellbeing. Students are exposed to campus resources and will be asked to engage in on-campus and virtual events.


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 Program Eligibility

In order to participate in RISE, a student must:

  • Be a First-Generation College Student (neither parent nor guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree), as defined by the most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Be a first-time in college freshman
  • Complete the RISE program milestones within the academic year to maintain eligibility*

If you are unsure about your First-Generation status, please check with your assigned financial aid advisor via you Student Success Network.

 Rise Program Milestones

The RISE program milestones are designed for first-generation students, specifically, first-time in college freshmen, to get connected to support programs and services that will help them establish a sense of community at Florida Atlantic. Additionally, participants will lay a foundation for a successful academic and involvement journey at Florida Atlantic University. All program milestones can be completed within one semester, if timed appropriately, however students have until the end of the academic year to complete the program.

The RISE Program Milestones

  • Sense of Belonging
    • Participants will be asked to attend First-Generation programs within the semester offered through the Office of First-Generation Student Success or the First & Proud Registered Student Organization. Information about upcoming events will be listed in the RISE Program Canvas Course.
  • Career Readiness
    • Participants will be encouraged to engage with the Career Center and asked to attend career readiness events.
  • Health & Wellbeing
    • Participants are encouraged to engage with campus partners and attend events focus on physical and mental well-being. In addition students will be exposed to financial literacy workshops to support their financial well-being.